GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

Random words

WordMeaning
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
savanta person of learning
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax